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Top Stories: Congressman Blake Farenthold Resigns; Rural Northeast Texas Is Growing

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The top local stories this evening from KERA News: Republican Rep. Blake Farenthold of Texas has resigned abruptly from Congress, saying it is time for him to “move along and look for new ways to serve.” Farenthold announced in December he would not seek re-election to a fifth term, apologizing for angry outbursts but denying allegations of sexual harassment.